First Known Use: before 12th century
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thank
transitive verb \ˈthaŋk\
: to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given
Full Definition of THANK
1
: to express gratitude to <thanked her for the present> —used in the phrase thank you usually without a subject to politely express gratitude <thank you for your consideration> or sometimes to emphasize a preceding statement especially by implying that it is not subject to question <likes her job just fine, thank you> —used in such phrases as thank God, thank goodness usually without a subject to express gratitude or more often only the speaker's or writer's pleasure or satisfaction in something
2
: to hold responsible <had only himself to thank for his loss>
— thank·er noun
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Origin of THANK
Middle English, from Old English thancian; akin to Old English thanc gratitude — more at thanks
THANK Defined for Kids
thank
verb \ˈthaŋk\
thankedthank·ing
Definition of THANK for Kids
1
: to express gratitude to
2
: to hold responsible <I can thank myself for my problem.>
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